Apparatus Replacement Program

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1 Apparatus Replacement Program

2 Getting right to the point The fire fleet is old The fleet is out of date In some cases trucks are not cost effective to repair parts are no longer available to repair them improvised solutions are required trucks are used as is with limitations

3 Out of Service Example: Heavy Rescue Squad, purchased used is out of service due to the excessive amount of work required to pass a M-DOT inspection and return to service. broken welds on body breaking body support on frame broken rear springs and walking beams need to be replaced rear brake shoe separations must be addressed steering box needs to be rebuilt air dryer must be replaced muffler must be replacement numerous electrical issues on chassis and body broken steps, breaking hydraulic lines, broken light tower

4 How old? The average age of the Coloma Fleet is 21 years! Coloma Station Apparatus Pumper 21 years old first out 6 FFers Pumper 17 years old second out 2 FFers Tanker 11 years old first out 2 FFers Tanker 29 years old second out 2 FFers Brush 14 years old first out 4 FFers* Dive Rescue 32 years old first out 1 FFer Rescue 22 years old OUT OF SERVICE

5 How old? The average age of the entire fleet is 17 years! Hagar Station Apparatus Pumper 11 years old first out 5 FFers Brush 25 years old second out 2 FFers Tanker 3 years old first out 2 FFers Brush 6 years old first out 2 FFers

6 What Trucks do we need? (2) Rescue Pumpers one at each station (2) Urban Interface Pumpers one at each station (3) Tankers 20,000 gallons of water 12,000 gallons NBFRD 3,000 gallons Watervliet Tanker shuttle one trip 12,000 gallons 3 NBFR, 1 WTVL

7 Apparatus Replacement Program Fleet Reduction Right Sizing Current Fleet 3 Pumpers 3 Tankers 3 Brush Trucks 1 Squad Heavy Rescue 1 Squad Dive Proposed Fleet 2 Rescue Pumpers 3 Tankers 2 Urban Interface Pumpers 1 Rescue Trailer 11 Trucks (30 seats) (8,000gpm) (12,500 gallons) 7 Trucks (28 seats) (8,000gpm) (12,000 gallons)

8 Apparatus Replacement Program Fleet Reduction Right Sizing Coloma Fleet 1 Rescue Pumper 2 Tankers 1 Urban Interface Pumper 1 Rescue Trailer Hagar Fleet 1 Rescue Pumper 1 Tanker 1 Urban Interface Pumper 4 Trucks (16 seats) (4,000gpm) (7,500 gallons) 3 Trucks (12 seats) (4,000gpm) (4,500 gallons)

9 Rescue Pumper Creating Cost Effective Operations All hazards approach to emergencies. Designed to address 90-95% of calls. Fires Rescues of all types & extrication (jaws calls) Hazardous materials containment Benefit: reduces the need for additional Apparatus Personnel Equipment

10 Rescue Pumper 2 for 1 advantage Combine functions of multiple trucks into a single truck to save money. Buy 1 rescue pumper and save $200,000 Pumper - $350,000 Squad - $400,000 Rescue pumper - $550,000 Total Cost $750,000 $550,000 Operate 1 not 2 trucks ( $5,000 / yr) Save on preventive maintenance and repair 1/12 th Save on fuel 1/12 th Save on insurance 1/12 th Save on operations ability to do more with less

11 What the dollars mean to you $550, % interest zero dollars down Coloma City (14%) $1,756 month / $21,070 year Coloma Township(47%) $5,895 month / $70,737 year Hagar Township (39%) $4,891 month / $58,697 year Interest rates are at an all time low. Securing the debt service for this necessary purchase soon is in the best interest of all as money will only get more expensive and the need does not go away.

12 What about grants? The North Berrien Fire Rescue Department has been fortunate to receive grants for a number of items in the past, but apparatus we do not qualify for grant for a new pumper denied (4/16/2010) 2009 grant for thermal imager and training supplies denied (4/16/ 2010) 2008 grant for new SCBA received and in use 2008 grant for recruitment and retention received and in use 2007 grant for personal protective gear received and in use 2004 grant for station exhaust system, hose washer and gear washer received and in use 2003 grant for a fixed breathing air compressor, high pressure cascade and duel fill station used to fill the breathing apparatus (SCBA) received and in use

13 What s a Rescue Pumper Look Like?

14 It s a Rescue Squad and a Pumper Full fire engine tools and equipment, 1,000 gallon water tank, Class A foam, 1,000ft of 5 in. hose, 800ft 2 ½ in. hose, 5 pre-connected hand lines, etc. Full squad tools and equipment, breathing air cascade and fill station, storage over compartments, extrication tools pre-connected to reels, generator with light tower.

15 What s an Urban Interface Pumper? It s a Brush Truck and Pumper

16 What s a Brush Pumper? Urban Interface / Wildland Engine

17 Summary Rescue Pumper target delivery spring 2011 Funding options Debt service for a 3 or 4 year loan Local bank or self funded Challenges Its always difficult to replace fire apparatus It has to be done To defer or fail to purchase is to exasperate the replacement of the rest of the fire fleet

18 Thank you for your support! We are your fire department and we are very proud to service your communities. City of Coloma Coloma Charter Township Hagar Township

19 Thank you for your support! We are dedicated and committed to providing the best services we can.

20 Thank you for your support! We have changed and will evolve to address the needs of our communities. Welcome our new officers: Assistant Chief: Woodward Captains: Bohle and Thurlow Lieutenants: Lampros, Cattes, Quinn & Wooley 4 Firefighters are enrolled in Fire Officer 1 & 2 Classes Our Dive Team will be back on line by Memorial Day!

21 We count on your support.